APSE Highways, Street Lighting and Winter Maintenance Seminar 2026

Thursday 19 March

St James’ Park, Newcastle

Join us to network with and discuss the future of roads and streetlighting, hear from expert speakers and leading authorities and agencies to learn how to deliver the best service in the most sustainable way. Latest technologies, skills and workforce and sustainability are to be on the agenda as well as an overview of the state of our roads and delivering an effective core service. Workshops and panel discussions will ensure adequate opportunities to network with your fellow highways and street lighting officers from across the country.

Please save the date in your calendar and bookings will be open early next year!

Confirmed speakers include:

• Councillor Dr Juna Sathian, Cabinet Member for Climate and Transport, Newcastle City Council
• Fiona Horgan, former President of the Institution of Lighting Professionals and Head of Lighting and Traffic Engineering, Islington Council
• Carl Gillyon, Head of Highway Network Management, and Ben Towse, Senior Engineer, East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Multiple Highways Award winners)
• Kris Westerby, Head of Highways, Northumberland Council